Herd Manager - University of Nottingham

Real Success; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Herd Manager for its dairy operation at the University of Nottingham Centre for Dairy Science Innovation. This role involves overseeing the daily management of a dairy herd and ensuring their health and welfare. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive benefits, including salary progression, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

3-Bedroom house on site

30 days annual leave

Training and support for career development

Qualifications

• Demonstrate previous experience in herd management.
• Be a skilled individual with high attention to detail.
• Previous experience operating a wide range of farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations of the dairy herd.
• Provide rota cover for the Farm Manager.
• Maintain compliance and records.
• Develop strategy for the farm.

Skills

Herd management

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree/HND in Agriculture

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

Herd Manager – Nottingham University

An exciting opportunity for a Herd Manager to join our dairy operation at TheUniversity of Nottingham Centre for Dairy Science Innovation (CDSI)has arisen.

Our Farm

The University of Nottingham Centre for Dairy Science Innovation (CDSI) is part of the Agri-Tech National Centre for Dairy Research. Our farm covers 1,100 acres, and our herd consists of 340 Holsteins/Fresians plus followers. The herd is milked twice a day through 7 x A4 Lely robots. The herd is housed and calved all year round.

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. You will be joining a full-time team of 10, who are all given opportunities for development and training.

Your Role

Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day running of the dairy herd – milking, feed management and ensuring herd health and welfare is the top priority.
• Provide rota cover for the Farm Manager (Dairy) and will therefore be the responsible person on site.
• Utilising the data provided and keeping compliance & records up to date.
• Maintain and build strong working relationships with third-party visitors, including consultants, vets and nutritionists
• Working closely with the Farm Manager to develop the strategy for the farm.
• Ensuring the farm is kept tidy and safe to operate at all times
• Farm machinery and general farm maintenance.

For the full list of role responsibilities please [e-mail]

• A full UK Driving license.
• Proof of UK right to work
• Qualified to degree/HND or equivalent in Agriculture

You

• The successful candidate will:
• Demonstrate previous experience in herd management
• Be a skilled individual with a high attention to detail who can lead a team and communicate effectively
• Be a confident and organised individual with high attention to detail
• Previous experience operating a wide range of farm equipment

The Benefits

• 3-Bedroom house on site
• £34,866 to £46,485 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
• 36.25 hours a week, working 10 on 4 off
• 30 days annual leave
• A role where you can develop your career with given training and support